LONGER TOURS
Have you ever considered taking a private tour, rather than taking a coach tour in a large group? We allow you to do just that, travelling with peace of mind in your family group or with close friends.
With all the details taken care of ahead of time, you still have the flexibility to choose your own hotels, decide where you would like to eat and select the places you visit. Everything to suit your taste and budget.
We will be there to pick you up each morning, show you some amazing places throughout the day and drive you to a great restaurant in the evening. It’s just like having your own car without the stress and aggravation.
Take a look at some of our longer tours below, bearing in mind that all our itineraries can be customised in both content and length.
Touring England
The Glorious North of England
The North of England is an incredible juxtaposition of industrial towns and cities, and some of the most unspoilt rugged countryside that England has to offer.
You will have the opportunity to become acquainted with some of the lesser known and least populated areas of the country, meet the friendly locals and learn about the amazing selection of food, drink and crafts that they produce.
On this tour, we will be exploring the Peak District, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District National Parks.
Kent Staycation
Why not come and spend a relaxing few days on the coast in the balmy south east of England? This would make an ideal add-on to your cruise or UK tour at any time of the year. There is so much to do and see in our amazing corner of the country.
We are here to help you plan your stay and suggest the ideal accommodation for you. Anything from a simple B&B, a Georgian Manor House or even a Royal Castle! We will take care of your transfers and help you decide on the most interesting and attractive programme for each day of your stay.
Across the English Channel
If you are already in the south of England, you may consider popping over the English Channel with us and visiting some of the highlights that Belgium and Northern France have to offer. The Channel crossing by ferry is around 90 minutes or just 35 minutes by train, if you would like to experience the Eurotunnel.
Medieval Towns and Cities of Belgium
A short drive from Calais takes us to Ypres in West Flanders.
These days, Ypres is a very attractive, vibrant city where there are still many poignant reminders of WW1 such as the ‘In Flanders Fields’ Museum and the outstanding Menin Gate, where the Last Post is played in a ceremony every evening.
After an overnight stay in this area, visit the historic cities of Ghent and Bruges, Belgium’s medieval gem, where we spend our 2nd night and the remainder of the tour. Whilst in Belgium don’t forget to sample the excellent chocolate and waffles, for which the country is famous!
An extra day visiting Brussels by train may also be added to the tour.
In the Footsteps of Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh
Rouen, the Capital of Normandy is where Claude Monet painted the façade of the Cathedral on numerous occasions and where the military leader, Joan of Arc, was executed in 1431. From here, we follow the romantic Seine Valley where many of the French Impressionists lived and worked. After visiting Monet’s house and garden at Giverny, we head to Auvers-Sur-Oise, a fascinating village to the north of Paris, where Vincent Van Gogh produced around 70 paintings in the last 10 weeks of his life.
Before returning to the UK, we also include a visit to the elegant Renaissance-style Chateau de Chantilly built on an artificial lake amidst magnificent parkland of 7800 hectares. With its remarkable art collection of over 800 masterpieces this beautiful chateau was opened in 1882. An extra day visiting Paris by train may also be added to this tour.
Historic Normandy from 1066 to WW2
Enjoy the delights of rural Normandy on this 3-day, 2-night tour.
In addition to the fabulous port of Honfleur and medieval Bayeux with its Norman Cathedral and world-famous Tapestry depicting the invasion of Britain in 1066, you will also visit the Normandy landing beaches and historic sites of WW2.This area is also known for its outstanding seafood, savoury crepes and cider! An extra day to visit the World Heritage site of Mont St Michel may also be added to this tour.